Middle Grades Education (MA)

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The online Master of Arts in Middle Grades Education degree at Appalachian

The Master of Arts in Middle Grades Education at Appalachian State University is a flexible, online program that will prepare you to become an effective teacher of the middle grades.

Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking to teach in grades six through nine.

This App State Online program meets the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher education programs, leading to a graduate level “M” licensure.

This nationally recognized program is ready for you if you hold a valid "A" teaching license (the "A" license does not have to be in middle grades).

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Program information

If you are without teaching experience in the middle grades, you must successfully complete an internship by taking CI 5900 Internship/Practicum (3 s.h.). This may result in the total number of hours exceeding 39 s.h.

Eligibility and application requirements

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

hold a North Carolina "A" licensure or the equivalent from another state if seeking licensure.

Application requirements:

Official (sealed or electronic) transcript from each college or university attended (other than Appalachian)

Three references

Application fee

Professional Licensure

This is a program that leads to licensure or certification. Appalachian State University cannot confirm whether this program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories.